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ODTU Kuzey Kıbris Kampusu – Spring 2022 - MECH 206 – Strength of Materials – Total points of this Final
Exam is 100. Please solve all the problems correctly to secure full points in this final exam. Time allowed
is 3 hours. Closed book and Closed notes exam. Smart phones, watches and gadgets are not allowed.
Formulas and Comments
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𝑃𝐿 𝑃 𝛿
∑𝑭 = 0 ∑𝑻 = 0 𝛿= σ= , є=
𝐸𝐴 𝐴 𝐿
𝑻𝑐
𝝉= where 𝝉 is the shear stress, 𝑻 is the torque, 𝐽 is the polar moment of inertia and 𝑐 is the
𝐽
𝜋 4
radial distance. For solid circular shaft/object 𝐽= 𝑐 where 𝑐 is the radius of the solid
2
circular shaft/object.
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Area of circle is π𝑟 2 where 𝑟 is the radius of the circle. For solid circular shaft/object, the moment
𝜋
of inertia about x axis or y axis is given as 𝐼𝑥 = 𝐼𝑦 = 4 𝑐 4 where 𝑐 is the radius of the solid circular
shaft/object.
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𝑏ℎ3
Area of a rectangle is 𝑏ℎ. Moment of inertia for a rectangle is
12
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−𝑀 𝑦 𝑉𝑄 Δ𝐻 𝑉𝑄
σx = 𝑧 𝜏= 𝑄 = 𝐴𝑦̅ q= =
𝐼𝑧 𝐼𝑡 Δx 𝐼
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Please see the backside of this page. Please turn the page. There are six problems in this exam and six
pages.
𝜎𝑥 + 𝜎𝑦
𝜎𝑎𝑣𝑒 =
2
Radius of Mohr’s Circle for plane stress is equal to maximum shear stress that is τmax
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The transformation equation can be written in the form shown below for єx’
𝛾𝑥′ 𝑦′ 𝛾𝑥𝑦
where ϵx’y’ = ϵxy =
2 2
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Thin cylindrical pressure vessel
𝑟
> 10
𝑡
where σ1 is the hoop stress and σ2 is the longitudinal stress, r is the inside radius and t is the wall thickness
Out of plane
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𝜋2 𝐸𝐼 𝜋2 𝐸
Pcr = 2 𝜎cr = 𝐿 2 𝐼 = 𝐴𝑟 2
𝐿𝑒 ( 𝑒)
𝑟
𝑏ℎ3
where r is the radius of gyration. Moment of inertia of a rectangle is
12
Area of a rectangle is bh
pages.
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Problem 1: (10)
o
The 60 strain rosette is mounted on the surface of the
bracket. The following readings are obtained for each
gage: 𝜖𝑎 = −780 × 10−6 , 𝜖𝑏 = 400 × 10−6 , and 𝜖𝑐 =
500 × 10−6 . Determine the 𝛾𝑥𝑦 and the strain at 𝜃 =
450 from the x-axis.
𝛾𝑥𝑦
Please note that ϵxy = 2
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Problem 2: (15)
The steel pressure tank shown has a 750
mm inner diameter and a 9-mm wall
thickness. Knowing that the butt-welded
seams form an angle β = 50o with the
longitudinal axis of the tank and that the
gauge pressure in the tank is 1.5 MPa,
determine, (a) the normal stress perpendicular to the weld, (b) the shearing stress
parallel to the weld. Note: Please use transformation equation / equations. Mohr
circle is not allowed in this problem. Please also comment on the value of τxy that
you are using in the transformation equation / equations. Note: First find the hoop
stress and longitudinal stress for the tank. You can name them σ1 and
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σ2 respectively as they are the principal stresses and now can comment on the value
of τxy. You can also name hoop stress and longitudinal stress as σx and σy respectively
and then use them in transformation equations for an angle whose relevant
information is provided in the problem.
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Problem 3: (15)
A 3.6-m wooden rectangular column has the
dimenions shown.
a) Determine whether Euler’s formula for
critical load of buckling can be used or not
𝐿
by determining the ( 𝑒 ) and
𝑟 limiting
𝐿
comparing it with ( 𝑒 )
𝑟 actual
b) Determine the critical load of buckling by

using the Euler’s formula if the ends are
assumed to be pin-connected.
Note: Consider the modulus of elasticity

of the wood to be E = 11 GPa and the yield
stress as σY = 34.5 MPa
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pages.
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Problem 4: (9+9+1+1)
For the cantilever beam and loading

shown, determine the equation of
the elastic curve for (a) portion AB
of the beam, (b) portion BC of the
beam. Also determine (c) the
deflection at B, (d) the slope at B
Formula/Formulas that may / can

be used are stated below
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Problem 5: (20)
A 1.8 kN vertical force is applied

at D to a gear attached to the solid
25 mm diameter shaft AB.
Determine the principal stresses
and the maximum shearing stress
at point H located as shown on
top of the shaft.
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Problem 6: (20)
The solid circular rod shown has a radius of 20 mm. If it is subjected to the force of
3 kN, determine the state of stress at point A.
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The information regarding area and centroid of a

semicircular area is provided in the figure on the
right side, in case it is required / needed to solve a
problem.
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ODTU Kuzey Kıbris Kampusu – Spring 2022 - MECH 206 – Strength of Materials – Total points of this Final

b) Determine the critical load of buckling by

Note: Consider the modulus of elasticity

For the cantilever beam and loading

Formula/Formulas that may / can

A 1.8 kN vertical force is applied

The information regarding area and centroid of a

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